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Conditions at Waikiki Beach in November
November: Winter Swell Builds as Trades Fade
November marks the true return of winter surf. The average swell height jumps to 5-6ft (1.7m) and the period holds at 11.5 seconds. The directional mix is now a healthy split between trade-wind and North Pacific energy. ENE leads at 24.5%, E at 15.2%, and NE at 12.7%, but NNW jumps to 9.6%, NW to 5.3%, and NNE to 8.4%, with N at 3.3%. The favorable N/NNW/NW quadrant is contributing around 26.6% of the total swell, and the larger swells are increasingly coming from those directions.
Wind is still mostly ENE at 52.4%, but the wind field becomes more variable, with SW at 2.0%, SSW at 2.3%, and lighter winds in general. The ideal offshore window sits at 14%. When a low-pressure system approaches and winds swing to the south, the spot cleans up and the NW groundswell delivers proper, powerful sets. Air temperatures are 24.7°C, water 26.0°C, and precipitation increases to 2.22mm/day as the wet season gets underway.
Average Spot conditions at Waikiki Beach in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Waikiki Beach during November. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Waikiki Beach for your next trip in November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Waikiki Beach for November. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Waikiki Beach.